Tag: economic_activity

New Zealand Retail Spending Rises in May 2026

15 Jun 2026 10:45 a.m. · Source: Statistics New Zealand

New Zealand saw a 1.7% increase in retail spending and a 2.2% rise in core retail industries in May 2026, according to Statistics New Zealand's latest electronic card transaction data, indicating growth in consumer activity.

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Statistics NZ Releases Paper on GDP Seasonal Adjustment Methods

29 May 2026 11:00 a.m. · Source: Statistics New Zealand

Statistics New Zealand's new paper compares direct and indirect GDP seasonal adjustment methods. It addresses elevated seasonality in the "residual," which complicates economic interpretation and forecasting, and explores challenges of potential methodological changes.

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NZ Retail Spending Slightly Down in May 2025

12 Jun 2025 10:45 a.m. · Source: Statistics New Zealand

New Zealand retail spending dipped slightly in May 2025, with a 0.2 percent decrease in both overall and core retail sectors, according to electronic card transaction data.

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